Los Angeles Buildings

PAS House, MalibuDesign: Francois Perrin and Gil Lebon Delapointephotograph : Mike Manzoori / Sam McGuireMalibu House
Conceptually, the house functions as a ribbon that creates a continuous surface to be skated from the exterior to the interior. The house is then divided into three separate spaces: a public area with living room, dining, and kitchen; a private zone with bedroom and bath; and a dedicated area for skateboard practice. This is the first house to be entirely used for skateboarding as well as being a traditional dwelling.

Saperstein Residence, Hollywood BeachDesign: Enclosures Architectsphotograph from architectsHollywood Beach Residence
The exterior of the building is clad in ivory and charcoal colored cement panels with accents of zinc metal shingles and Indonesian Mangeris wood planking and trim. Railings, interior and exterior, are a stainless steel cable system meant to maximize views and to withstand the rigorous ocean environment. The interior continues some of the cement panels as well as white oak paneling and dark wood floors.

Union Station Master PlanDesign: UNStudio / EE&K / Jacobs Engineeringpicture: UNStudioUnion Station Los Angeles Master Plan
The conceptual launch pad for the design of the ‘vision’ for the L.A. Union Station Master Plan was focused on integrating the transit experience with new outdoor park spaces, providing a much sought after amenity in downtown L.A.. At a large scale, the vision creates a ‘green loop that includes plans for the revitalization of the L.A. river and possible park extensions connecting Union Station across the 101.